Posts Tagged ‘grammar’
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Summer EduTech Jumpstart! Best Apps of 2013 for Educators, Writers, Professionals, Parents & Kids of All Ages
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013Times are changing fast and furiously. Smart phones, iPads, iPods, and tablet devices are seemingly glued to everyone’s hands. If you haven’t already, it’s time to make the most of the latest technology this summer – or at least understand what your kids are doing with it!
This week’s DISCOVER post uncovers the best of Apple’s mobile apps for kids of all ages, as well as for educators, professionals, parents, and writers. While an app like Angry Birds is just plain addictive, consider these engaging mobile applications that offer hours upon hours of educational value. They are worth checking out! (more…)
Sweat the Small Stuff: Shape Voice with Sound & Syntax, Part 3
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013What is Voice? (Part 3)
In this 3-part revision series, we’ve debunked several mysteries behind the magical element within every great work of writing: Voice. It’s my hope that you’ve been able to see Voice not as an elusive and unattainable ingredient, but rather, as a series of deliberate, layered choices made throughout the revision process, and as accessible to all who practice the craft–within every genre and for any purpose. May you walk away from this series inspired to “Re-Vision” your writing with techniques that work!
Sweat the Small Stuff: Shape Voice with Sound and Syntax, Part 2
Monday, December 17th, 2012What is Voice? (Part 2)
In this 3-part revision series, we’ll debunk several mysteries behind the magical element within every great work of writing: Voice. It’s my hope that you’ll see Voice not as an elusive and unattainable ingredient, but rather, as a series of deliberate, layered choices made throughout the revision process, and as accessible to all who practice the craft–within every genre and for any purpose. May you walk away each week inspired to “Re-Vision” your writing with techniques that work!
Please, Sweat the Small Stuff: Shape Voice with Sound & Syntax
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012What is Voice?
In this 3-part revision series, we’ll debunk several mysteries behind the magical element within every great work of writing: Voice. It’s my hope that you’ll see Voice not as an elusive and unattainable ingredient, but rather, as a series of deliberate, layered choices made throughout the revision process, and as accessible to all who practice the craft–within every genre and for any purpose. May you walk away each week inspired to “Re-Vision” your writing with techniques that work!
6 Little Known Tools to Flesh Out Your Sentences
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012(As first seen on Through The Tollbooth. Thanks for the guest post opportunity, ladies!)
Ready for today’s grammar lesson?
Arrange these phrases and punctuation marks to build a complete sentence. (*Note: just because Harry’s name is capitalized does not necessarily mean he begins the sentence)
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holding his broken glasses up to his nose
dizzy
covered in soot
Harry got gingerly to his feet
bruised
Lots of ways to arrange these pieces, right? I count ten at least.
